Conference of NGO’s in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations – Co NGO
DoTheDream Youth Development Initiative Elected to the Board of the Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO)
New York, NY — October 29, 2025: DoTheDream Youth Development Initiative (DoTheDream YDI) is proud to announce its election to the Board of the Conference of Non-Governmental Organizations in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO) — a distinguished global organization with a 77-year legacy of fostering collaboration between civil society and the United Nations system.
The election took place on October 29, 2025, at the Church Center for the United Nations (CCUN) Auditorium, United Nations Plaza, New York, where representatives of Co NGOs from across the world convened to shape the future of global civic engagement.
This milestone reflects DoTheDream YDI’s enduring commitment to youth empowerment, education, gender inclusion,energy and sustainable development. As a newly elected member of CoNGO’s Board, DoTheDream YDI is poised to strengthen the voices of young people and civil society organizations in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Being elected to serve on the CoNGO Board is both an honor and a responsibility,” said Adebusuyi Olutayo Olumadewa, Founder and Executive Director of DoTheDream YDI. “This recognition reflects the collective impact of local actions for global progress, youth development,
and the incredible people we work with around the world. It reaffirms our shared vision for an inclusive, sustainable, and peaceful world.”
Founded in 2005, DoTheDream Youth Development Initiative has consistently empowered young people to find their voices and use them for social good. The organization has worked tirelessly to equip youth with the skills, confidence, and platforms to lead transformative change across Africa and beyond. Its flagship programs — spanning leadership development, entrepreneurship, Girls Are Asset project,education,Leadership Library and the Girls in Energy initiative — continue to inspire global partnerships and drive community-centered innovation.
Established in 1948, CoNGO serves as a vital interface between the United Nations and the worldwide NGO community, promoting human rights, peace, and sustainable development through dialogue, advocacy, and collaboration.
DoTheDream YDI’s election to the CoNGO Board marks a new chapter in advancing the sustainable development ,amplifying youth voices within international decision-making spaces, while building stronger, more inclusive partnerships for a just and equitable world.
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